The punch card reader needs some lube, but other than that she runs just like the day she came from the factory - in 1973.
Posted on 02/17/2014 4:51:50 PM PST by Zeneta
OK.
I'm trying to figure out if I can upgrade my Dell optiplex 740, to a "Dual-core" processor.
I read on Dell's "community boards" that it might be possible. I'd like to know for sure and what it would take.
What processor, make model etc..?
Is it a function of just popping out the old chip and installing the new one ?
I'm trying to keep the cost as low as possible, so I'm willing to purchase a used machine to get the right processor if that makes sense.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
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Earlier today, in order to get audio for a link here on FR, I installed Adobe Flash Player. Will that help me get the audio?
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Skype has a self-test mode. Try it. It might even offer suggestions. (I haven’t used it in a while but I did have a similar problem once.)
That looks like the lowest cost solution.
Thanks.
You will also need some of this
to ensure good contact between the processor and the heat sink. Don’t glop it on - a thin layer applied on the new CPU (just before plopping the heat sink on top of it) with your index finger is fine. Having good contact between the processor and heat sink will prevent the stops and starts that come with an overheating processor.
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Why do you want to do this?
This is for a work at home job. Actually a legit one.
They ran a test on my machine and said I needed a dual-core or better.
Motherboard manufacturer, current processor name and socket type, etc.
This is an adequate free tool to report what's inside your current box, from the folks at CCleaner:
can i get some fries with that
OK-thank you!
Your board can’t be upgraded. It won’t fit the proprietary dell case. So it’s either the X2 mentioned or a whole new PC.
Replacing the CPU is no biggie. Just don’t bend the pins. And if you do use a knife to straighten them out -gently. Don’t forget to max out your RAM too.
The punch card reader needs some lube, but other than that she runs just like the day she came from the factory - in 1973.
Any *nix after Defenestration.
April 7, 1964
You mean that girl at the desk behind you?
Well if that’s what they require.... Most business tasks are not compute bound. Now if you’re doing some heavy statistics that’s another thing, but they may just have latest-greatest-itis. Since it’s for work it is probably worthwhile to get a new machine.
Here is one for 119.00 (Off-Lease)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8698955&CatId=2628
Will you have to run some proprietary software, or just a browser or office apps?
How hard is this work at home scheme...I mean opportunity..? could I do it? I probably don’t have dual core either though.
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